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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,042.25, 359,995.33 and 99,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,042.25, 359,995.33 and 99,627.13 is: 149,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,042.25 : 359,995.33 = 99,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,042.25/359,995.33 = 99,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,042.25x = 359,995.33 × 99,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,042.25x = 35,865,301,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,865,301,541.30/240,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,412.45

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